MBGE 520/420 Principles of Neuroscience
Function of different neuronal cell types and the larger organization of the mammalian nervous system: The topics include the general anatomical structure of the brain, the molecular details of neuronal signaling and synaptic connectivity, sensory and motor systems, mechanisms of learning and memory and the causes of developmental, psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases. As part of the course material we will discuss 4 research article in class.

MBGE 510/410 Advanced Studies in Cellular Signaling
This course focuses on the general principles of cellular signaling and discusses major signaling pathways in detail. Receptor and ligand interactions, kinases, phosphatases, lipid signaling, calcium signaling, ROS signaling, signaling pathways regulating transcription and translation and new emerging pathways will be covered. Finally, pathways that control physiological processes such as, apoptosis, cell cycle, development and neuronal signaling will be discussed. As part of the course material we will discuss approximately 15-20 research articles in class. With the exception of the first one, all other article presentations will be carried out by students. Each student will present two articles during the semester.

MBGE 203 Systems Biology
The goal of Systems Biology is to provide students with a foundation of basic principles of systems-level biology. The general areas that will be covered are principles of animal physiology, animal organ systems, evolution, plant form and function, and ecology. In-class quizzes and problem sets, where students can work in groups will provide opportunity for biological problem solving and data interpretation.

MBGE 101 General Biology
The goal of General Biology 101 is to provide the students with a foundation of basic principles of modern cellular and molecular biology. The general areas that are covered are, chemical properties of life, cell structure and function, metabolism, regulation of gene expression, hereditary and molecular genetics and mechanisms of evolution. In addition to learning the course material at the end of the semester the student is expected to understand the scientific method of experimentation and data analysis and also be comfortable with the terminology of the field. The laboratory sections and the problem sets  provide opportunity for critical thinking to design experiments, analyze and interpret data.

MBGE 550 Special Topics in Developmental Neurobiology
Research papers on the topics of synaptic plasticity, axon guidance, neuronal migration, dendrite development and synaptogenesis are discussed.